LIVING WITH CANCER
FOR PATIENTS
Having been diagnosed with cancer is like suddenly the sky has broken upon you. It definitely is a state of disbelief. A moment where you struggle to fight the truth. It not only takes immense effort but a heap amount of time to come to terms with reality. After being invested mentally and physically you start to make a life of your own with this disease.
STIGMA
Stigma associated with cancer is real, especially in India. A lot many people in general see cancer patients in a negative light. Nobody wants to come & get involved with cancer patients except a very few people who are part of a close family. People overall don’t relish talking about cancer. Open discussion can make them uninterested & they feel awkward. The aura is repulsive as if talking about cancer will invite negative energies and it can occur to you if you talk about it.
FINANCES
Managing finances for cancer treatment is crucial. Most chemotherapy drugs are expensive. Surgery & other intervention also come at a cost. radiation treatment is also no cheap trick. When one has been diagnosed with cancer, he or she might have to leave the job or require too many leaves for hospital visits. Therefore the income might not be stable, While expenditures are through the roof. At times, the only earning member of the family gets affected.
FERTILITY AND SEX LIFE
THIS IS A REPLACABLE TEXT. Symptoms are the problems which are felt by an individual due to the cancer development. For example pain, swelling, bleeding, any change in skin color. Symptoms depend upon the site of the body involved. An individual with brain tumor may present with:
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WELL BEING AND FOLLOW UPS
THIS IS A REPLACABLE TEXT. Detection is The process of medical checkup by a doctor (oncologist) and all the relevant investigations to diagnose and confirm cancer. At the first visit to your doctor, you will be thoroughly examined. Your doctor will ask about the history of your symptoms : what all complaints you have, since when do you have them and how severe are your complaints.
FOR CAREGIVER
For a family member the diagnosis of cancer in their loved one is a lot to soak in. it affects the mental health along with their physical health. A person who takes care of all the need of the patient is the primary caretaker. he/ she could be the son, daughter or a parent or spouse. Health of the primary caretaker is important too.
FOR PATIENTS
Having been diagnosed with cancer is like suddenly the sky has broken upon you. It definitely is a state of disbelief. A moment where you struggle to fight the truth. It not only takes immense effort but a heap amount of time to come to terms with reality. After being invested mentally and physically you start to make a life of your own with this disease.
STIGMA
Stigma associated with cancer is real, especially in India. A lot many people in general see cancer patients in a negative light. Nobody wants to come & get involved with cancer patients except a very few people who are part of a close family. People overall don’t relish talking about cancer. Open discussion can make them uninterested & they feel awkward. The aura is repulsive as if talking about cancer will invite negative energies and it can occur to you if you talk about it.
FINANCES
Managing finances for cancer treatment is crucial. Most chemotherapy drugs are expensive. Surgery & other intervention also come at a cost. radiation treatment is also no cheap trick. When one has been diagnosed with cancer, he or she might have to leave the job or require too many leaves for hospital visits. Therefore the income might not be stable, While expenditures are through the roof. At times, the only earning member of the family gets affected.
FERTILITY AND SEX LIFE
THIS IS A REPLACABLE TEXT. Symptoms are the problems which are felt by an individual due to the cancer development. For example pain, swelling, bleeding, any change in skin color. Symptoms depend upon the site of the body involved. An individual with brain tumor may present with:
Read MoreWELL BEING AND FOLLOW UPS
THIS IS A REPLACABLE TEXT. Detection is The process of medical checkup by a doctor (oncologist) and all the relevant investigations to diagnose and confirm cancer. At the first visit to your doctor, you will be thoroughly examined. Your doctor will ask about the history of your symptoms : what all complaints you have, since when do you have them and how severe are your complaints.
FOR CAREGIVER
For a family member the diagnosis of cancer in their loved one is a lot to soak in. it affects the mental health along with their physical health. A person who takes care of all the need of the patient is the primary caretaker. he/ she could be the son, daughter or a parent or spouse. Health of the primary caretaker is important too.
